Hunger in New York continues to persist, with demand across our network having increased by 70% compared to pre-pandemic levels and continuing to rise year over year. This demand will…

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Feeding New York State Position Statement on the Federal Government Shutdown

Feeding New York State Position Statement on the Federal Government Shutdown

Read Now As of October 1, 2025, Congress has failed to pass a government funding agreement, triggering a federal government shutdown. While the scope of harm will depend on the shutdown’s duration, we acknowledge that millions of federal employees, contractors, and the public services they provide will be negatively impacted. Feeding New York State urges Congress to act without delay, end the shutdown, and pass a funding bill that protects healthcare and ensures stability for New York families.

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The Capitol Connection: Dan Egan, Executive Director of Feeding New York State

The Capitol Connection: Dan Egan, Executive Director of Feeding New York State

Listen Now By David Guistina PUBLISHED: July 24, 2025 July 24, 2025 – WAMC’s David Guistina in conversation with Dan Egan, Executive Director of Feeding New York State, about growing hunger in the state and around the country.

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The Capitol Pressroom: Demand for food assistance persists and could get worse

The Capitol Pressroom: Demand for food assistance persists and could get worse

Listen Now By David Lombardo PUBLISHED: July 21, 2025 July 21, 2025 Dan Egan, the outgoing head of Feeding New York State, reflects on the demand for food assistance over the last six years and considers how hungry New Yorkers will be affected by changes in Washington D.C.

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Feeding New York State’s Statement on Budget Reconciliation

Feeding New York State’s Statement on Budget Reconciliation

Read Now Earlier this month, Congress passed a reconciliation package, commonly referred to as the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” that includes unprecedented cuts to food assistance, healthcare, and education programs. Feeding New York State, the statewide association of New York’s food banks, urges the public to demand that their members of Congress reverse course and repeal the many harmful provisions included in this bill.

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New York Focus: Congress Passed Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill,’ Gutting New York’s Safety Net. Now What?

New York Focus: Congress Passed Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill,’ Gutting New York’s Safety Net. Now What?

Read Now By Jie Jenny Zou PUBLISHED: July 9, 2025 July 29, 2025 –New York’s top leaders will need to make tough decisions in the coming months as they confront billions in lost federal funding for the state’s largest and oldest safety net programs. Last week, Congressional Republicans pulled an all nighter to narrowly pass the sweeping “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” enacting a series of lucrative tax breaks for America’s richest at the expense of its poorest.

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Executive Director Dan Egan Steps Down

Executive Director Dan Egan Steps Down

Read Now Dan Egan, the Executive Director of Feeding New York State, will be stepping down after more than six years of transformative leadership. Dan joined Feeding New York State in March 2019, when the organization was operating with just 1.5 staff members (counting Dan) and limited resources. Today, thanks to his vision and tireless leadership, Feeding NYS enters Fiscal Year 2026 with a $4.2 million budget, a staff of 10, and national recognition for its impact and integrity. Programs like Nourish New York—a $55 million permanent initiative Egan personally conceived, advocated for, and helped launch—have become vital tools in connecting New York’s farmers with families in need.

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